Shadows
O. Chapman feat. Faith Lyrics


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Shadow's in my room that's where I stay
Shadow's in my room that's where I stay
Shadow's in my room that's where I stay
Shadow's in my room that's where I stay
Girl I love you I tell you every time
Dash front flipped down I just switch sides
Back down ends I wait on your 9
Love you again I’ll tell you this time
Shadow's in my room that's where I stay
Shadow's in my room that's where I stay
Shadow's in my room that's where I stay
Shadow's in my room that's where I stay
I’ll give you something to think about
Just so I know you all around
I wanna know you upside down
I wanna see you take my crown
I never wanna see you down
Try turn me upside down
Girl I love you I tell you every time
Dash front flipped down I just switch sides
Back down ends I wait on your 9
Love you again I’ll tell you this time
Shadow's in my room that's where I stay
Shadow's in my room that's where I stay




Shadow's in my room that's where I stay
Shadow's in my room that's where I stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of O. Chapman feat. Faith's song Shadows evoke an atmosphere of introspection and contemplation. The repeated line "Shadow's in my room that's where I stay" hints at a sense of entrapment and an unwillingness to confront the outside world. The shadows, symbolizing the darker aspects of the singer's psyche, seem to be all-encompassing, perhaps reflecting a state of emotional turmoil.


However, amidst this internal struggle, the singer's love for someone is a constant bright light that shines through. As he repeats "Girl, I love you I tell you every time," there is a sense of reassurance and comfort, as if this love is a source of stability and hope in an otherwise confusing world. Some of the lyrics suggest playfulness and flirtation, as when he says "I wanna see you take my crown" or "I’ll give you something to think about," creating a nice contrast to the somber tone of the rest of the song.


Overall, Shadows is a song about finding solace in love while struggling with one's personal demons. The repetition of the line "Shadow's in my room that's where I stay" reinforces the sense of imprisonment, while the mention of switching sides and waiting on someone's 9 suggests a desire for change and growth. Through it all, the singer's love for his partner shines as a beacon of hope.


Line by Line Meaning

Shadow's in my room that's where I stay
I am consumed by darkness and spend most of my time alone in my room.


Girl I love you I tell you every time
I express my love for you every chance I get, without reservation.


Dash front flipped down I just switch sides
I am willing to adapt and switch things up in order to keep you interested.


Back down ends I wait on your 9
I am willing to wait for you no matter what challenges may arise.


Love you again I’ll tell you this time
I want to reiterate my love for you and make it clear that it will never change.


I’ll give you something to think about
I want to prove to you that I am always thinking of you and trying to come up with ways to make you happy.


Just so I know you all around
I want to explore every aspect of who you are so that I can fully understand you.


I wanna know you upside down
I want to know every little detail about you, both good and bad.


I wanna see you take my crown
I am willing to let you take control and be the dominant one in the relationship.


I never wanna see you down
I will do everything I can to keep you happy and prevent you from feeling sad or discouraged.


Try turn me upside down
I want to be challenged and pushed to explore new perspectives and experiences.




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Written by: Owen Dunstan

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